Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4d Auto (99) (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
You can buy a top of the line luxury car for under 25K.
Costs
Lots to go wrong. My S500 costs around 2-3K a year in faults.
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On the road
Performance
Top performance for an auto. Fantastic when floored at lights... 0-60 in 6.3 seconds.
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Living with it
Reliability
Niggles. Boot does not open from time to time. Sat Nav fails to work etc.
Comfort
Very comfortable although cabin starting to show signs of creaks and rattles.
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Security and Service
Security
No deadlocks?
Service
Dreadful. MBZ poor servicing is legendary. Treat customers very poorly despite the sums of ££ involved.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Camshaft damaged (£300).
Other
Electrics - Sat nav faulty, Boot freezes plus the usual vandalism to bodywork.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No